Anyone who thinks that what the Philadelphia Eagles will do on offense under Chip Kelly will be revolutionary for the NFL obviously hasn't been watching the league the past few years.

The read-option and the hurry-up, quick-called scheme Kelly might employ have elements that have trickled into the league. In fact, Kelly helped usher them in by consulting with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick over the past few years.

The point is, Kelly is as set up to succeed right away in the NFL as any coach coming from the college ranks.

"We don't run some magical offense or defense," Kelly says. "You're talking about the best coaches in the world at this level. They see everything we've done at the college level, and everything we'll do, they've seen before."

Kelly has an impressive roster to work with. There's talent at the skill positions and on the offensive line and plenty of depth at tight end.

Sure, there will be questions about the quarterbacks and the defense, especially with so many new parts and with holdover players switching from a 4-3 front to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Billy Davis.

But after the disaster of seeing cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a few other free agent additions play well below expectations, it can't possibly get worse for the Eagles, can it? Probably not.

Kelly says he won't micromanage Davis and the defensive staff.

"I'm an offensive guy, so I'm going to be in the offensive meeting room, so I'm not going to be in there, and it's very difficult to say, 'Hey, this is what I think you should do,'" Kelly says. "But I think you spend all week understanding the game plan and meeting with those guys and knowing what they're doing, giving your feedback during the week, but on game day I just think that's a recipe for disaster."

This team as a whole probably won't be worse than it was last season, when it went 4-12 under Andy Reid and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

The talent is there, the motivation is there, and the schemes are in place. This team could surprise.

Quarterback

Hey, Nick Foles, the selection of Matt Barkley was actually a good sign for you. It means Kelly meant what he said when he claimed he doesn't need a running quarterback. So maybe Michael Vick doesn't have the upper hand in the competition just because he can move. The job is there to be won for Foles, a more traditional pocket passer.

"You have to have a quarterback that is accurate and can deliver the football and protect it and not turn it over," Kelly says. "If they have the ability to run, I believe that's an added bonus, but that's not the precursor to what we do.

"We've said it since Day 1: I want the quarterback that has the ability to run. I do not want a running back that can throw. We've never been that type of offense, and I think that's a misconception."

Running back

There might not be a better set of backs for a Kelly scheme than LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown. They are elusive, slippery runners who could create headaches for defenses if they're on the field at the same time. In fact, expect that to happen a lot. Kelly just needs to teach Brown ball security. Explosive but injury-prone Felix Jones joined the group after the draft.

Wide receiver

And speaking of weapons that fit Kelly's style, how about DeSean Jackson serving a multipurpose role in which he sometimes finds his way into the backfield or in motion? That's coming, as well. Jackson's numbers have been down the past two years. Expect them to bounce back up. Jackson was limited to a career-low 11 games last season, and his 45 receptions and 700 yards were the fewest of his career. And Jeremy Maclin, coming off a seven-touchdown season, should do fine, too.

Tight end

Kelly will find ways to use Brent Celek, but it's the pair of "detachable" tight ends in free agent James Casey and second-round pick Zach Ertz who will create matchup problems because they could line up in traditional spots, in the slot or split wide.

Offensive line

Fourth overall pick Lane Johnson and veteran Jason Peters, who missed all of last season with an Achilles injury, are the athletic tackles Kelly needs to get out and run in the space. Todd Herremans is expected to move back inside to guard after two years at tackle. But he could always step back outside. Don't be surprised if Kelly rotates his linemen to keep them fresh while running the up-tempo scheme. Center Jason Kelce, who missed almost all of last season with a knee injury, is expected back for the start of training camp.

Defensive line

Free agent tackle Isaac Sopoaga was signed to play in the middle in the new 3-4 alignment. Last year's first-round pick, Fletcher Cox, kicks out to end, where he should excel. The other end spot is a question mark, though Vinny Curry, a 2012 second-round pick, bulked up and thinks he can play that spot.

Linebacker

Trent Cole is a traditional 4-3 end moving to 3-4 linebacker. It could be a rough switch. It won't be rough for Connor Barwin, one of the team's big free agent acquisitions from the Houston Texans. He has had experience in a 3-4 and has visions of getting back to double-digit sack totals after recording three last season.

Secondary

Gone are Asomugha and Rodgers-Cromartie. In their places are free agent acquisitions Cary Williams (Baltimore Ravens) and Bradley Fletcher (St. Louis Rams). The Eagles went for the splash at corner and it didn't work. Now, they're looking for value.

At safety, free agent acquisitions Patrick Chung (New England Patriots) and Kenny Phillips (New York Giants) could be great gets. Phillips was limited to seven games last season because of knee issues.

Special teams

Kicker Alex Henery missed three of his last eight field goal attempts last season, but did anyone notice by that point? Henery will have to be more consistent this season. Donnie Jones comes over to the Eagles as punter after one season with the Texans.

Coaching

Give Kelly credit. He didn't just come in and say he can adapt to the NFL. He made sure he had guys with NFL experience as coordinators in Davis, Pat Shurmur (offense) and Dave Fipp (special teams).